The Royals drop back-to-back series to the Reds and Tigers but avoid sweeps in both, including a win over ace Tarik Skubal. The guys get togeteht to break down John Rave’s MLB debut, the ongoing Noah Cameron debate as Ragans nears his return, and what’s going wrong with the offense after scoring just one run over the final two games against Detroit. Plus, Kris Bubic strikes out nine—could he be a dark horse AL Cy Young candidate? We also take a step back after 60 games to ask: how should fans feel about this 31-29 team? When will Caglianone get the call—and when should he? Who could the Royals target to boost the lineup? And finally, does it matter where the new stadium lands—Kansas or downtown KC?
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On this week’s episode of Crown Talk, Jared and Kevin return to break down a rough stretch for the Royals, including frustrating series losses to the Astros and Cardinals. They dive into offensive struggles, missed opportunities, and the impact of injuries to Seth Lugo and Cole Ragans. But it’s not all doom and gloom, Noah Cameron’s strong start, signs of a pitching development turnaround, and potential trade targets like Taylor Ward and Luis Robert offer hope. They also explore lineup shakeups, the rise of John Rave in AAA, Jac Caglianone's promotion to AAA, and what the Royals’ draft strategy might signal for the future. Plus, a few rants about Cardinals fans and some love for Michael Garcia.
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The Royals are rolling — and in this episode of Crown Talk, Jared and Kevin break down Kansas City's dominant road trip with series wins over the Rays and Orioles. From Noah Cameron's no-hit debut and Vinny Pasquantino heating up, to a historic seven-homer day capped by a Luke Maile bomb, the guys dive deep into what’s clicking offensively and how the bullpen has quietly become elite. They also talk roster moves, Taylor Clarke’s return, and why Kris Bubic and Bobby Witt Jr. earned their player/pitcher of the month nods. Plus, they spotlight standouts across the Royals' farm system, including Jac Caglianone, Peyton Wilson, Ben Kudrna, and Danny Vasquez.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro + Royals red-hot road trip
1:15 – Sweeping the Rays: pitching, Noah Cameron’s debut
5:00 – Vinny heating up & the lineup coming together
7:15 – What a stronger core means for the trade deadline
10:00 – Roster movement: Salvy, Marsh, Luke Maile, Taylor Clarke
12:55 – Game 1 vs. Orioles: flat offense
14:30 – Game 2 vs. Orioles: Bubic returns, bullpen depth shines
18:25 – Taylor Clarke's strong debut
21:40 – Game 3: 7-homer barrage + offense picking up Lorenzen
26:00 – Lucas Erceg is a fireman legend
27:45 – Series reflections + Orioles in trouble?
28:30 – Royals MLB Players of the Month (Witt, Bubic)
29:45 – Triple-A Omaha: Loftin vs. Devanney, Noah Cameron, Andrew Hoffman
35:00 – Double-A NW Arkansas: Peyton Wilson, Jac Caglianone
37:45 – Pitchers of the Month: Henry Williams, Chazz Martinez
40:45 – High-A Quad Cities: Vaquez, Torres, and a dominant rotation
46:00 – Low-A Columbia: Derlin Figueroa and bullpen breakout arms
54:00 – Series preview: White Sox & Red Sox predictions
56:05 – Outro
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In this episode of Crown Talk, Jared and Kev break down the Royals' sweep over the Rockies, highlighting big performances from Salvador Perez and Drew Waters, and discuss Cole Ragans' injury scare. We also recap the series win over Houston, where Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha shut down the Astros before a rough outing from Kris Bubic in Game 3. Plus, we look at signs of life from Jonathan India, baserunning concerns, potential debuts like Noah Cameron, and injury updates. We close with a check-in on the AL Central standings and a Minor League Spotlight on Daniel Vazquez’s breakout in Quad Cities, plus pitching prospects to watch, including Drew Beam, Logan Martin, Felix Arronde, AJ Causey, and Hunter Patteson.
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It was a disastrous week for the Royals on their road trip, as they were swept in New York, with the offense continuing to be nonexistent. Jared and Kevin dive into the negatives of these series and the saving grace positive which was the final game of the Tigers series. They also discuss the demotion of MJ Melendez, where help might come for this offense, and current guys to watch in the minor leagues. They also discuss the upcoming series against the Rockies and Yankees. Catch all this and more on this latest episode of Crown Talk!
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The boys are back for week three! They dive into the Kansas City Royals AL Central play, including the 3-1 series win against the Minnesota Twins and the 2-1 series loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Jared and Kev also discuss the dominance of Cole Ragans, who's gone three straight starts with 10+ strikeouts, the lack of offense from the bottom of the lineup, Kris Bubic showcasing his ace stuff, and a minor league update.
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he Royals wrap up their first whole week of the MLB season! Jared and Kevin recap the 2-1 series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, and a 2-1 series win against the Baltimore Orioles. They dive into the positives, including Bobby Witt, Jr. heating up and more playing time for Mark Canha and the struggles of MJ Melendez, Hunter Renfroe, and Chris Stratton. Also, with the minor league season kicking off they talk about the red hot start from Jac Caglianone as well as other solid starts from prospects like Carter Jensen, Carson Roccaforte, AJ Causey, and more!
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The debut of Crown Talk is here! Jared Perkins and Kevin O'Brien kick things off recapping the Royals opening series against the Cleveland Guardians:
- The starting rotation woes
- Is Maikel's bat real?
- The bullpen positives
- Figuring out the corner outfield situation
- Hunter Renfroe & Chris Stratton...
- Are we worried about Sam Long?- Upcoming series preview
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Welcome to Crown Talk! Your go-to podcast for everything Kansas City Royals! Join David Lesky, Jared Perkins, and Kevin O’Brien, as they dive into all things Royals. Whether it’s in-depth analysis, player breakdowns, interviews, or the latest team news, Crown Talk delivers insightful discussion and expert takes on the Royals’ present and future. Tune in weekly for passionate conversations, insider perspectives, and the kind of Royals talk you won’t find anywhere else!
